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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 275.13 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 275.13 and 116.49 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 275.13 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/275.13 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 275.13 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 32,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048.23/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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