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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.58, 275.57 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.58, 275.57 and 129.68 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.58 : 275.57 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.58/275.57 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.58x = 275.57 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.58x = 35,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,735.92/199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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