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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 275.01 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 275.01 and 125.70 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 275.01 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/275.01 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 275.01 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 34,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,568.76/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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