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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.33, 275.14 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.33, 275.14 and 124.61 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.33 : 275.14 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.33/275.14 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.33x = 275.14 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.33x = 34,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,283.82/199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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