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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 275.06 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 275.06 and 125.69 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 275.06 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/275.06 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 275.06 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 34,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571.23/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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