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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 296.81 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 296.81 and 121.83 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 296.81 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/296.81 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 296.81 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 36,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,158.88/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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