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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.51 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.51 and 105.75 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.51 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.51 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.51 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 31,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,250.18/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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