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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 295.02 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 295.02 and 81.03 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 295.02 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/295.02 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 295.02 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 23,905.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905.47/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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