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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.87, 275.79 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.87, 275.79 and 116.96 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.87 : 275.79 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.87/275.79 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.87x = 275.79 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.87x = 32,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256.35/199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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