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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.90, 274.50 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.90, 274.50 and 120.18 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.90 : 274.50 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.90/274.50 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.90x = 274.50 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.90x = 32,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,989.41/198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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