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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 271.30 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 271.30 and 123.08 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 271.30 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/271.30 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 271.30 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 33,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391.60/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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