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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 271.08 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 271.08 and 121.73 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 271.08 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/271.08 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 271.08 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 32,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,998.26/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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