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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 296.91 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 296.91 and 121.92 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 296.91 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/296.91 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 296.91 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 36,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,199.27/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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