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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.45, 275.25 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.45, 275.25 and 116.56 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.45 : 275.25 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.45/275.25 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.45x = 275.25 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.45x = 32,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081.72/199.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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