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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 298.01 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 298.01 and 112 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 298.01 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/298.01 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 298.01 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 33,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377.12/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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