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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 270.53 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 270.53 and 108.71 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 270.53 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/270.53 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 270.53 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 29,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,408.84/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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