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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.45, 275.31 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.45, 275.31 and 116.59 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.45 : 275.31 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.45/275.31 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.45x = 275.31 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.45x = 32,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,098.39/199.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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