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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 270.62 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 270.62 and 107.60 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 270.62 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/270.62 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 270.62 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 29,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,118.71/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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