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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 295.02 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 295.02 and 120.55 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 295.02 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/295.02 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 295.02 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 35,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,564.66/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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