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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 271.58 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 271.58 and 123.13 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 271.58 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/271.58 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 271.58 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 33,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,439.65/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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