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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 297.06 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 297.06 and 89.86 is: 134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 297.06 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/297.06 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 297.06 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 26,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,693.81/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.72

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