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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 272.88 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 272.88 and 124.11 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 272.88 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/272.88 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 272.88 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 33,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,867.14/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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