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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 271.10 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 271.10 and 122.92 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 271.10 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/271.10 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 271.10 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 33,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323.24/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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