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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.38 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.38 and 105.64 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.38 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.38 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.38 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 31,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415.22/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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