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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.91, 275.92 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.91, 275.92 and 126.18 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.91 : 275.92 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.91/275.92 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.91x = 275.92 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.91x = 34,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,815.27/199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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