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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.99 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.99 and 134.53 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.99 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.99 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.99 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 37,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,128.93/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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