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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.85, 271.63 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.85, 271.63 and 118.16 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.85 : 271.63 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.85/271.63 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.85x = 271.63 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.85x = 32,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095.80/196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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