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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.18 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.18 and 89.83 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.18 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.18 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.18 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 26,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695.68/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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