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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 295.68 and 121.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 295.68 and 121.00 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 295.68 = 121.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/295.68 = 121.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 295.68 × 121.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 35,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,775.57/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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