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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.79, 274.25 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.79, 274.25 and 125.08 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.79 : 274.25 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.79/274.25 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.79x = 274.25 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.79x = 34,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,303.19/198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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