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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 295.99 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 295.99 and 122.54 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 295.99 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/295.99 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 295.99 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 36,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,270.61/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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