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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 275.15 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 275.15 and 120.78 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 275.15 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/275.15 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 275.15 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 33,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,233.01/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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