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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.66, 275.59 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.66, 275.59 and 137.65 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.66 : 275.59 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.66/275.59 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.66x = 275.59 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.66x = 37,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933.24/199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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