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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 275.67 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 275.67 and 119.96 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 275.67 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/275.67 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 275.67 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 33,069.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,069.34/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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