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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 295.62 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 295.62 and 105.72 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 295.62 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/295.62 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 295.62 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 31,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252.95/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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