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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.78, 275.70 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.78, 275.70 and 112.48 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.78 : 275.70 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.78/275.70 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.78x = 275.70 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.78x = 31,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,010.74/199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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