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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 275.28 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 275.28 and 121.92 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 275.28 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/275.28 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 275.28 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 33,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,562.14/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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