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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 276.03 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 276.03 and 112.71 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 276.03 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/276.03 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 276.03 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 31,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,111.34/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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