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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 275.68 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 275.68 and 126.14 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 275.68 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/275.68 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 275.68 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 34,774.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,774.28/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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