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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297.45 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297.45 and 106.92 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297.45 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297.45 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297.45 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 31,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,803.35/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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