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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 272.48 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 272.48 and 110.12 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 272.48 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/272.48 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 272.48 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 30,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,005.50/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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