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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 270.72 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 270.72 and 108.85 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 270.72 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/270.72 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 270.72 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 29,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,465.97/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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