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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.12, 297.36 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.12, 297.36 and 100.68 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.12 : 297.36 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.12/297.36 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.12x = 297.36 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.12x = 29,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,938.20/198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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