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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 276.06 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 276.06 and 112.72 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 276.06 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/276.06 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 276.06 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 31,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117.48/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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