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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 271.21 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 271.21 and 125.61 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 271.21 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/271.21 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 271.21 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 34,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066.69/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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