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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 293.70 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 293.70 and 107.96 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 293.70 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/293.70 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 293.70 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 31,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,706.38/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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