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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 275.51 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 275.51 and 124.94 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 275.51 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/275.51 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 275.51 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 34,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421.59/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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