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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.40, 275.10 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.40, 275.10 and 137.12 is: 189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.40 : 275.10 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.40/275.10 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.40x = 275.10 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.40x = 37,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,721.71/199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.18

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