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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 273.18 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 273.18 and 128.04 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 273.18 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/273.18 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 273.18 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 34,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,977.97/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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