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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 295.03 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 295.03 and 81.10 is: 121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 295.03 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/295.03 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 295.03 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 23,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927.47/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.69

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