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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.68, 297.88 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.68, 297.88 and 90.56 is: 135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.68 : 297.88 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.68/297.88 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.68x = 297.88 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.68x = 26,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,976.01/198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.78

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