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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.37, 275.11 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.37, 275.11 and 120.70 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.37 : 275.11 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.37/275.11 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.37x = 275.11 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.37x = 33,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,205.78/199.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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