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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 297.94 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 297.94 and 101.08 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 297.94 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/297.94 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 297.94 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 30,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115.53/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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