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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 275.50 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 275.50 and 120.99 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 275.50 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/275.50 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 275.50 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 33,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,333.93/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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