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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 275.21 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 275.21 and 121.75 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 275.21 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/275.21 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 275.21 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 33,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,506.82/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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