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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.89, 275.76 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.89, 275.76 and 116.99 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.89 : 275.76 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.89/275.76 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.89x = 275.76 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.89x = 32,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259.78/199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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