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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.33, 295.74 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.33, 295.74 and 121.06 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.33 : 295.74 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.33/295.74 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.33x = 295.74 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.33x = 35,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802.65/214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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