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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 275.49 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 275.49 and 111.12 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 275.49 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/275.49 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 275.49 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 30,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612.45/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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