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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 294.45 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 294.45 and 120.14 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 294.45 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/294.45 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 294.45 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 35,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,373.75/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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