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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 298.23 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 298.23 and 124.75 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 298.23 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/298.23 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 298.23 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 37,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,204.19/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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