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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 275.39 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 275.39 and 116.64 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 275.39 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/275.39 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 275.39 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 32,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120.91/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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