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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 275.93 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 275.93 and 112.62 is: 155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 275.93 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/275.93 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 275.93 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 31,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,075.24/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.42

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