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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 275.11 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 275.11 and 121.71 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 275.11 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/275.11 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 275.11 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 33,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,483.33/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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