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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 296.95 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 296.95 and 106.85 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 296.95 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/296.95 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 296.95 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 31,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,729.11/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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