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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 295.08 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 295.08 and 100.54 is: 150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 295.08 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/295.08 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 295.08 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 29,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,667.34/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.86

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