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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.79, 275.70 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.79, 275.70 and 112.46 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.79 : 275.70 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.79/275.70 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.79x = 275.70 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.79x = 31,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003.84/199.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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