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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 275.86 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 275.86 and 125.22 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 275.86 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/275.86 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 275.86 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 34,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543.19/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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