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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.21, 297.09 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.21, 297.09 and 106.86 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.21 : 297.09 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.21/297.09 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.21x = 297.09 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.21x = 31,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,747.04/198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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