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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.23, 297.00 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.23, 297.00 and 121.99 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.23 : 297.00 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.23/297.00 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.23x = 297.00 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.23x = 36,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229.61/215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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