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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.50, 275.23 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.50, 275.23 and 120.77 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.50 : 275.23 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.50/275.23 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.50x = 275.23 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.50x = 33,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.53/199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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