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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.78 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.78 and 121.08 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.78 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.78 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.78 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 35,811.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,811.56/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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