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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 271.29 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 271.29 and 113.68 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 271.29 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/271.29 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 271.29 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 30,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,839.68/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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