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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.41, 275.25 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.41, 275.25 and 123.76 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.41 : 275.25 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.41/275.25 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.41x = 275.25 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.41x = 34,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065.25/199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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