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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 303.09 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 303.09 and 121.39 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 303.09 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/303.09 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 303.09 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 36,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,790.37/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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