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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 297.36 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 297.36 and 106.91 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 297.36 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/297.36 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 297.36 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 31,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,790.76/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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