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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 296.05 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 296.05 and 106.12 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 296.05 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/296.05 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 296.05 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 31,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,416.83/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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