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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.25, 295.66 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.25, 295.66 and 121.02 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.25 : 295.66 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.25/295.66 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.25x = 295.66 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.25x = 35,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,780.71/214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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