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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 297.92 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 297.92 and 121.36 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 297.92 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/297.92 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 297.92 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 36,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155.57/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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