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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.25, 297.54 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.25, 297.54 and 107.01 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.25 : 297.54 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.25/297.54 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.25x = 297.54 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.25x = 31,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,839.76/198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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