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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.80, 275.73 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.80, 275.73 and 121.13 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.80 : 275.73 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.80/275.73 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.80x = 275.73 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.80x = 33,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,399.17/199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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