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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.96 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.96 and 121 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.96 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.96 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.96 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 35,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569.16/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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