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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.65, 275.50 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.65, 275.50 and 111.12 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.65 : 275.50 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.65/275.50 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.65x = 275.50 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.65x = 30,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,613.56/199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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