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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.03, 274.55 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.03, 274.55 and 125.22 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.03 : 274.55 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.03/274.55 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.03x = 274.55 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.03x = 34,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,380.20/199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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