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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.57, 272.53 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.57, 272.53 and 122.91 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.57 : 272.53 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.57/272.53 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.57x = 272.53 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.57x = 33,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,496.66/197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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