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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 270.53 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 270.53 and 113.09 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 270.53 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/270.53 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 270.53 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 30,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,594.24/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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