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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 275.39 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 275.39 and 124.89 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 275.39 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/275.39 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 275.39 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 34,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,393.46/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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