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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.91, 275.87 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.91, 275.87 and 117.05 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.91 : 275.87 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.91/275.87 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.91x = 275.87 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.91x = 32,288.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,288.62/199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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