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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 271.35 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 271.35 and 121.94 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 271.35 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/271.35 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 271.35 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 33,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,088.42/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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