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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 271.56 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 271.56 and 118.11 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 271.56 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/271.56 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 271.56 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 32,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073.95/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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