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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.78, 275.64 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.78, 275.64 and 122.14 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.78 : 275.64 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.78/275.64 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.78x = 275.64 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.78x = 33,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666.67/199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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