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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.46, 275.28 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.46, 275.28 and 121.79 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.46 : 275.28 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.46/275.28 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.46x = 275.28 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.46x = 33,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,526.35/199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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