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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.91 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.91 and 121.28 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.91 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.91 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.91 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 33,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,460.99/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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