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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 272.79 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 272.79 and 135.87 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 272.79 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/272.79 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 272.79 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 37,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063.98/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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