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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 276.16 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 276.16 and 121.52 is: 167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 276.16 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/276.16 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 276.16 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 33,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,558.96/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.67

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