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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 275.15 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 275.15 and 124.70 is: 172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 275.15 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/275.15 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 275.15 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 34,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310.14/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.11

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