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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.50, 275.35 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.50, 275.35 and 125.77 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.50 : 275.35 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.50/275.35 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.50x = 275.35 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.50x = 34,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,629.08/199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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