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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.47, 275.20 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.47, 275.20 and 125.76 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.47 : 275.20 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.47/275.20 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.47x = 275.20 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.47x = 34,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,608.84/199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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