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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.54, 294.60 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.54, 294.60 and 121.54 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.54 : 294.60 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.54/294.60 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.54x = 294.60 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.54x = 35,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,805.68/213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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