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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 295.08 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 295.08 and 81.15 is: 121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 295.08 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/295.08 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 295.08 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 23,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945.74/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.71

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