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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.71, 275.56 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.71, 275.56 and 112.37 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.71 : 275.56 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.71/275.56 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.71x = 275.56 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.71x = 30,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,963.02/199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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