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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.13, 274.94 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.13, 274.94 and 125.48 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.13 : 274.94 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.13/274.94 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.13x = 274.94 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.13x = 34,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,499.47/199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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