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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 283.97 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 283.97 and 121.72 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 283.97 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/283.97 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 283.97 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 34,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,563.47/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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