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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 295.15 and 81.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 295.15 and 81.22 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 295.15 = 81.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/295.15 = 81.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 295.15 × 81.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 23,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,971.68/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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