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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.96, 275.75 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.96, 275.75 and 129.94 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.96 : 275.75 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.96/275.75 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.96x = 275.75 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.96x = 35,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,829.58/199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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