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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.09, 270.70 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.09, 270.70 and 122.51 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.09 : 270.70 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.09/270.70 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.09x = 270.70 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.09x = 33,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,164.01/196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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