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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 273.69 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 273.69 and 124.83 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 273.69 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/273.69 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 273.69 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 34,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164.72/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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