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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 275.28 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 275.28 and 125.73 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 275.28 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/275.28 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 275.28 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 34,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,610.95/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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