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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.32, 275.08 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.32, 275.08 and 125.64 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.32 : 275.08 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.32/275.08 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.32x = 275.08 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.32x = 34,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,561.05/199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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