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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.51, 275.15 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.51, 275.15 and 116.59 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.51 : 275.15 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.51/275.15 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.51x = 275.15 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.51x = 32,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,079.20/199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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