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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.21, 297.37 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.21, 297.37 and 81.08 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.21 : 297.37 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.21/297.37 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.21x = 297.37 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.21x = 24,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,111.71/198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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