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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.10, 297.08 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.10, 297.08 and 68.07 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.10 : 297.08 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.10/297.08 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.10x = 297.08 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.10x = 20,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220.41/198.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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