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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 274.68 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 274.68 and 125.32 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 274.68 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/274.68 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 274.68 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 34,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,422.90/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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