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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.13, 273.44 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.13, 273.44 and 120.55 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.13 : 273.44 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.13/273.44 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.13x = 273.44 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.13x = 32,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,963.19/198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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