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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 295.05 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 295.05 and 105.48 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 295.05 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/295.05 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 295.05 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 31,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121.87/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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