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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 295.11 and 81.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 295.11 and 81.22 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 295.11 = 81.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/295.11 = 81.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 295.11 × 81.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 23,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968.83/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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