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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 275.18 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 275.18 and 120.74 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 275.18 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/275.18 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 275.18 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 33,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225.23/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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