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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 289.83 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 289.83 and 121.52 is: 167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 289.83 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/289.83 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 289.83 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 35,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,220.41/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.72

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