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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.91, 297.72 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.91, 297.72 and 107.47 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.91 : 297.72 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.91/297.72 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.91x = 297.72 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.91x = 31,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,995.97/198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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