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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 271.35 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 271.35 and 122.95 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 271.35 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/271.35 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 271.35 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 33,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,362.82/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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