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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 297.08 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 297.08 and 68.04 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 297.08 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/297.08 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 297.08 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 20,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213.32/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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