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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 271.60 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 271.60 and 123.05 is: 169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 271.60 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/271.60 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 271.60 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 33,419.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,419.09/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.86

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