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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 295.08 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 295.08 and 81.20 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 295.08 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/295.08 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 295.08 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 23,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959.02/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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