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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 271.38 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 271.38 and 108.13 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 271.38 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/271.38 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 271.38 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 29,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,344.32/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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