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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 295.04 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 295.04 and 135.12 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 295.04 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/295.04 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 295.04 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 39,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,866.14/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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