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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 271.32 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 271.32 and 131.12 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 271.32 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/271.32 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 271.32 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 35,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,575.48/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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