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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 297.12 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 297.12 and 106.72 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 297.12 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/297.12 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 297.12 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 31,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708.65/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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