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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.22, 297.15 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.22, 297.15 and 106.96 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.22 : 297.15 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.22/297.15 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.22x = 297.15 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.22x = 31,783.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,783.16/198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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