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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 275.04 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 275.04 and 121.76 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 275.04 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/275.04 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 275.04 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 33,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,488.87/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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