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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.77, 275.69 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.77, 275.69 and 112.45 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.77 : 275.69 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.77/275.69 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.77x = 275.69 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.77x = 31,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,001.34/199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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