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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.54, 271.26 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.54, 271.26 and 122.92 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.54 : 271.26 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.54/271.26 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.54x = 271.26 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.54x = 33,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343.28/196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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