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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 271.28 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 271.28 and 121.88 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 271.28 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/271.28 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 271.28 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 33,062.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062.55/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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