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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 297.81 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 297.81 and 107.33 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 297.81 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/297.81 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 297.81 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 31,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,962.46/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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