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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 303.75 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 303.75 and 121.86 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 303.75 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/303.75 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 303.75 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 37,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014.98/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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