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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 271.88 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 271.88 and 123.36 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 271.88 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/271.88 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 271.88 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 33,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,537.76/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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