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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.89, 275.87 and 112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.89, 275.87 and 112.57 is: 155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.89 : 275.87 = 112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.89/275.87 = 112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.89x = 275.87 × 112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.89x = 31,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,054.28/199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.36

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