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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 270.54 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 270.54 and 137.03 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 270.54 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/270.54 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 270.54 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 37,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070.74/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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