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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.85, 275.76 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.85, 275.76 and 116.91 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.85 : 275.76 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.85/275.76 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.85x = 275.76 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.85x = 32,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,239.10/199.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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