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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.53, 296.04 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.53, 296.04 and 121.29 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.53 : 296.04 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.53/296.04 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.53x = 296.04 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.53x = 35,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,906.87/214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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