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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.01 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.01 and 112.12 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.01 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.01 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.01 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 33,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,412.42/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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