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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 295 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 295 and 121.76 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 295 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/295 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 295 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 35,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919.20/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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