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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 294.92 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 294.92 and 120.45 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 294.92 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/294.92 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 294.92 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 35,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522.96/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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