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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 296.74 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 296.74 and 121.80 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 296.74 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/296.74 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 296.74 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 36,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142.93/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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