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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.85, 297.93 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.85, 297.93 and 112.13 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.85 : 297.93 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.85/297.93 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.85x = 297.93 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.85x = 33,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,405.40/198.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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