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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.73, 295.04 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.73, 295.04 and 81.14 is: 121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.73 : 295.04 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.73/295.04 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.73x = 295.04 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.73x = 23,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,939.55/196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.69

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