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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.56, 297.84 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.56, 297.84 and 113.12 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.56 : 297.84 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.56/297.84 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.56x = 297.84 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.56x = 33,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,691.66/198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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