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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.45, 297.56 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.45, 297.56 and 95.54 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.45 : 297.56 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.45/297.56 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.45x = 297.56 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.45x = 28,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427.63/198.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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