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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 274.59 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 274.59 and 116.08 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 274.59 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/274.59 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 274.59 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 31,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,873.03/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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