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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 275.51 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 275.51 and 112.31 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 275.51 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/275.51 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 275.51 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 30,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,943.08/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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