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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 271.69 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 271.69 and 108.37 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 271.69 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/271.69 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 271.69 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 29,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442.10/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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