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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.46, 275.15 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.46, 275.15 and 125.75 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.46 : 275.15 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.46/275.15 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.46x = 275.15 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.46x = 34,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,599.48/199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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