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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.96, 274.67 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.96, 274.67 and 125.39 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.96 : 274.67 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.96/274.67 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.96x = 274.67 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.96x = 34,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,438.87/198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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