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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.28, 275.03 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.28, 275.03 and 125.65 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.28 : 275.03 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.28/275.03 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.28x = 275.03 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.28x = 34,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557.71/199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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