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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 298.14 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 298.14 and 90.45 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 298.14 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/298.14 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 298.14 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 26,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966.76/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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