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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 297.68 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 297.68 and 100.91 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 297.68 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/297.68 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 297.68 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 30,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039.13/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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