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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 275.36 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 275.36 and 129.68 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 275.36 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/275.36 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 275.36 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 35,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708.68/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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