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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 295.05 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 295.05 and 81.16 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 295.05 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/295.05 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 295.05 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 23,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946.26/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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