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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.32, 295.76 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.32, 295.76 and 121.07 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.32 : 295.76 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.32/295.76 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.32x = 295.76 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.32x = 35,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,807.66/214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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