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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 275.33 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 275.33 and 129.62 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 275.33 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/275.33 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 275.33 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 35,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,688.27/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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