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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.08, 297.12 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.08, 297.12 and 125.96 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.08 : 297.12 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.08/297.12 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.08x = 297.12 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.08x = 37,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,425.24/198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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