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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 276.15 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 276.15 and 121.38 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 276.15 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/276.15 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 276.15 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 33,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,519.09/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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