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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 294.93 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 294.93 and 81.13 is: 121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 294.93 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/294.93 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 294.93 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 23,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928.04/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.68

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