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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 270.54 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 270.54 and 108.72 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 270.54 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/270.54 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 270.54 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 29,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,413.11/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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