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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 296.05 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 296.05 and 120.01 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 296.05 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/296.05 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 296.05 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 35,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,529.36/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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