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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.13, 273.55 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.13, 273.55 and 120.64 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.13 : 273.55 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.13/273.55 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.13x = 273.55 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.13x = 32,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999.70/198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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