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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.49, 271.01 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.49, 271.01 and 129.06 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 271.01 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/271.01 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 271.01 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 34,976.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,976.55/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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