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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.95, 274.54 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.95, 274.54 and 116.06 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.95 : 274.54 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.95/274.54 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.95x = 274.54 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.95x = 31,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,864.09/198.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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