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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 273.36 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 273.36 and 124.32 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 273.36 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/273.36 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 273.36 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 33,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984.12/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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