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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.81, 274.39 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.81, 274.39 and 120.14 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.81 : 274.39 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.81/274.39 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.81x = 274.39 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.81x = 32,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.32/198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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