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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 295.81 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 295.81 and 121.07 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 295.81 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/295.81 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 295.81 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 35,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,813.72/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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