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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 275.46 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 275.46 and 125.94 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 275.46 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/275.46 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 275.46 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 34,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,690.80/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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