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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.36 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.36 and 90.05 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.36 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.36 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.36 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 26,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775.78/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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