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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.07 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.07 and 106.92 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.07 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.07 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.07 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 31,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,762.46/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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