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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.85, 271.43 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.85, 271.43 and 123.03 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.85 : 271.43 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.85/271.43 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.85x = 271.43 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.85x = 33,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,393.42/196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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