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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.87, 271.54 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.87, 271.54 and 123.22 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.87 : 271.54 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.87/271.54 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.87x = 271.54 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.87x = 33,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,459.16/196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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