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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.07 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.07 and 107.91 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.07 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.07 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.07 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 29,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,249.27/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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