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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.47, 275.31 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.47, 275.31 and 125.88 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.47 : 275.31 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.47/275.31 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.47x = 275.31 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.47x = 34,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655.39/199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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