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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.69, 275.57 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.69, 275.57 and 112.36 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.69 : 275.57 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.69/275.57 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.69x = 275.57 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.69x = 30,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962.64/199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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