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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.71, 275.61 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.71, 275.61 and 112.38 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.71 : 275.61 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.71/275.61 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.71x = 275.61 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.71x = 30,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,973.05/199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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