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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270.48 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270.48 and 108.68 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270.48 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270.48 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270.48 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 29,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,395.77/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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