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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.82, 275.54 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.82, 275.54 and 126.05 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.82 : 275.54 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.82/275.54 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.82x = 275.54 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.82x = 34,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,729.81/199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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