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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.15, 295.55 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.15, 295.55 and 100.85 is: 151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.15 : 295.55 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.15/295.55 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.15x = 295.55 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.15x = 29,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805.71/197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.18

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