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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 295.08 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 295.08 and 105.36 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 295.08 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/295.08 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 295.08 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 31,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.63/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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