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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 275.60 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 275.60 and 111.20 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 275.60 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/275.60 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 275.60 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 30,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.72/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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