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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.38, 275.05 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.38, 275.05 and 120.66 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.38 : 275.05 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.38/275.05 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.38x = 275.05 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.38x = 33,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,185.97/199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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