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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 273.15 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 273.15 and 124.41 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 273.15 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/273.15 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 273.15 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 33,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982.59/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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