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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.08 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.08 and 90.59 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.08 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.08 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.08 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 27,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001.58/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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