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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.24, 297.12 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.24, 297.12 and 89.88 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.24 : 297.12 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.24/297.12 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.24x = 297.12 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.24x = 26,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,705.15/198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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