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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.39, 275.12 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.39, 275.12 and 116.51 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.39 : 275.12 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.39/275.12 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.39x = 275.12 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.39x = 32,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053.65/199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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