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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 272.85 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 272.85 and 124.08 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 272.85 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/272.85 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 272.85 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 33,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855.23/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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