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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.71, 274.22 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.71, 274.22 and 125.15 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.71 : 274.22 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.71/274.22 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.71x = 274.22 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.71x = 34,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,319.16/198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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