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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.81, 275.75 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.81, 275.75 and 112.51 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.81 : 275.75 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.81/275.75 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.81x = 275.75 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.81x = 31,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024.63/199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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