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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 295.23 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 295.23 and 110.12 is: 165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 295.23 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/295.23 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 295.23 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 32,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510.73/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.28

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