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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.33 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.33 and 124.35 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.33 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.33 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.33 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 33,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,988.59/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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