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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.81, 275.77 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.81, 275.77 and 121.14 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.81 : 275.77 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.81/275.77 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.81x = 275.77 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.81x = 33,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,406.78/199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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