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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 275.22 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 275.22 and 125.74 is: 173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 275.22 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/275.22 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 275.22 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 34,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,606.16/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.45

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