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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.95, 275.91 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.95, 275.91 and 117.03 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.95 : 275.91 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.95/275.91 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.95x = 275.91 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.95x = 32,288.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,288.79/199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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