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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.27, 295.67 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.27, 295.67 and 121.03 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.27 : 295.67 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.27/295.67 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.27x = 295.67 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.27x = 35,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,784.94/214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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