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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 296.93 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 296.93 and 121.92 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 296.93 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/296.93 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 296.93 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 36,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,201.71/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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