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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 296.99 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 296.99 and 121.97 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 296.99 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/296.99 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 296.99 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 36,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225.15/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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