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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 275.72 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 275.72 and 116.90 is: 161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 275.72 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/275.72 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 275.72 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 32,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,231.67/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.37

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