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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 295.63 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 295.63 and 120.98 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 295.63 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/295.63 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 295.63 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 35,765.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,765.32/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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