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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 295.57 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 295.57 and 120.94 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 295.57 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/295.57 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 295.57 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 35,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,746.24/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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