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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 295.70 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 295.70 and 121.05 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 295.70 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/295.70 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 295.70 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 35,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794.49/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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