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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 275.58 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 275.58 and 122.04 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 275.58 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/275.58 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 275.58 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 33,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,631.78/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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