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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.75, 298.14 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.75, 298.14 and 112.05 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.75 : 298.14 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.75/298.14 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.75x = 298.14 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.75x = 33,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,406.59/198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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