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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 296.76 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 296.76 and 121.79 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 296.76 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/296.76 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 296.76 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 36,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142.08/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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