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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.13, 270.57 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.13, 270.57 and 126.06 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.13 : 270.57 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.13/270.57 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.13x = 270.57 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.13x = 34,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108.05/196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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