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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.90 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.90 and 122.25 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.90 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.90 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.90 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 33,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,728.16/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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