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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 271.62 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 271.62 and 123.12 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 271.62 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/271.62 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 271.62 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 33,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,441.85/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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