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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 271.41 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 271.41 and 123.03 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 271.41 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/271.41 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 271.41 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 33,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391.57/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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