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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 274.39 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 274.39 and 125.21 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 274.39 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/274.39 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 274.39 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 34,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,356.74/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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