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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.82, 275.74 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.82, 275.74 and 112.49 is: 155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.82 : 275.74 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.82/275.74 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.82x = 275.74 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.82x = 31,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,017.99/199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.23

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