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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 295.76 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 295.76 and 121.07 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 295.76 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/295.76 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 295.76 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 35,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808.71/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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