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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.75, 275.60 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.75, 275.60 and 121.11 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.75 : 275.60 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.75/275.60 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.75x = 275.60 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.75x = 33,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,378.22/199.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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