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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 296.14 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 296.14 and 121.34 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 296.14 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/296.14 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 296.14 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 35,933.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933.63/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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