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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 271.64 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 271.64 and 123.21 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 271.64 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/271.64 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 271.64 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 33,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469.07/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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