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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 295.18 and 81.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 295.18 and 81.17 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 295.18 = 81.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/295.18 = 81.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 295.18 × 81.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 23,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959.02/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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