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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 295.55 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 295.55 and 105.65 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 295.55 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/295.55 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 295.55 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 31,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,224.36/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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