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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297.29 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297.29 and 89.99 is: 134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297.29 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297.29 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297.29 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 26,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,752.68/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.96

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