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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.79, 275.76 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.79, 275.76 and 126.11 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.79 : 275.76 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.79/275.76 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.79x = 275.76 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.79x = 34,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,776.09/199.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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