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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 275.45 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 275.45 and 124.95 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 275.45 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/275.45 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 275.45 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 34,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416.85/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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