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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.72, 275.56 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.72, 275.56 and 122.10 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.72 : 275.56 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.72/275.56 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.72x = 275.56 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.72x = 33,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645.88/199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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