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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.67, 275.42 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.67, 275.42 and 125.85 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.67 : 275.42 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.67/275.42 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.67x = 275.42 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.67x = 34,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,660.98/199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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