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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 297.03 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 297.03 and 112.50 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 297.03 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/297.03 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 297.03 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 33,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,415.88/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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