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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 275.45 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 275.45 and 112.29 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 275.45 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/275.45 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 275.45 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 30,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,929.72/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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