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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 276.03 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 276.03 and 121.35 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 276.03 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/276.03 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 276.03 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 33,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,496.24/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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