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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 275.36 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 275.36 and 125.98 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 275.36 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/275.36 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 275.36 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 34,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,688.48/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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