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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 296.81 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 296.81 and 121.84 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 296.81 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/296.81 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 296.81 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 36,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,163.33/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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