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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 295.11 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 295.11 and 81.21 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 295.11 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/295.11 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 295.11 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 23,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965.88/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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