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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.06, 297.18 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.06, 297.18 and 106.66 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.06 : 297.18 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.06/297.18 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.06x = 297.18 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.06x = 31,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697.22/198.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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