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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 275.01 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 275.01 and 129.41 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 275.01 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/275.01 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 275.01 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 35,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589.04/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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