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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 275.41 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 275.41 and 129.77 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 275.41 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/275.41 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 275.41 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 35,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737.93/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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