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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 271.35 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 271.35 and 108.11 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 271.35 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/271.35 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 271.35 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 29,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334.43/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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