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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 297.07 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 297.07 and 106.72 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 297.07 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/297.07 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 297.07 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 31,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702.30/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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