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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 295.23 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 295.23 and 120.69 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 295.23 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/295.23 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 295.23 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 35,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,631.31/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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