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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 273.72 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 273.72 and 124.81 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 273.72 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/273.72 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 273.72 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 34,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162.99/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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