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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.66, 275.45 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.66, 275.45 and 116.74 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.66 : 275.45 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.66/275.45 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.66x = 275.45 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.66x = 32,156.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,156.03/199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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