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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 295.23 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 295.23 and 120.70 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 295.23 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/295.23 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 295.23 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 35,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,634.26/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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