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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.50, 275.34 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.50, 275.34 and 116.58 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.50 : 275.34 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.50/275.34 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.50x = 275.34 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.50x = 32,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,099.14/199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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