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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.54, 297.76 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.54, 297.76 and 75.16 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.54 : 297.76 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.54/297.76 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.54x = 297.76 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.54x = 22,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,379.83/198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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