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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.58, 275.45 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.58, 275.45 and 116.73 is: 161.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.58 : 275.45 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.58/275.45 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.58x = 275.45 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.58x = 32,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152.69/199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.11

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