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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 271.13 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 271.13 and 118.89 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 271.13 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/271.13 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 271.13 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 32,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,234.05/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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