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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 275.60 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 275.60 and 121.08 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 275.60 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/275.60 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 275.60 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 33,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,368.66/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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