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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 295.16 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 295.16 and 110.11 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 295.16 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/295.16 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 295.16 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 32,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499.52/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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