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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.63, 275.49 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.63, 275.49 and 112.30 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.63 : 275.49 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.63/275.49 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.63x = 275.49 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.63x = 30,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,935.59/199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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