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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.40 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.40 and 120.99 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.40 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.40 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.40 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 35,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,983.47/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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