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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.88, 274.52 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.88, 274.52 and 125.18 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.88 : 274.52 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.88/274.52 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.88x = 274.52 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.88x = 34,364.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,364.41/198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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