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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 295.08 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 295.08 and 109.92 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 295.08 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/295.08 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 295.08 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 32,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435.19/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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