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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.76, 275.58 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.76, 275.58 and 116.79 is: 161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.76 : 275.58 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.76/275.58 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.76x = 275.58 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.76x = 32,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,184.99/199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.12

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