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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.07, 297.12 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.07, 297.12 and 113.11 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.07 : 297.12 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.07/297.12 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.07x = 297.12 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.07x = 33,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,607.24/198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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