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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.86, 275.78 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.86, 275.78 and 112.52 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.86 : 275.78 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.86/275.78 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.86x = 275.78 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.86x = 31,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030.77/199.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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