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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.03, 296.95 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.03, 296.95 and 106.57 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.03 : 296.95 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.03/296.95 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.03x = 296.95 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.03x = 31,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,645.96/198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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