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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.43, 275.12 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.43, 275.12 and 116.48 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.43 : 275.12 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.43/275.12 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.43x = 275.12 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.43x = 32,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,045.40/199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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