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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.52, 275.33 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.52, 275.33 and 116.63 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.52 : 275.33 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.52/275.33 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.52x = 275.33 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.52x = 32,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,109.78/199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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