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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 294.23 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 294.23 and 119.96 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 294.23 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/294.23 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 294.23 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 35,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294.66/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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