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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.48, 275.33 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.48, 275.33 and 129.49 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.48 : 275.33 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.48/275.33 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.48x = 275.33 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.48x = 35,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,651.83/199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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