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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 271.37 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 271.37 and 122.99 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 271.37 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/271.37 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 271.37 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 33,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373.82/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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