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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 294.48 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 294.48 and 120.15 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 294.48 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/294.48 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 294.48 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 35,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381.77/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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