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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.61, 275.42 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.61, 275.42 and 116.73 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.61 : 275.42 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.61/275.42 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.61x = 275.42 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.61x = 32,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148.40/199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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