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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 295.02 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 295.02 and 136.08 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 295.02 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/295.02 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 295.02 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 40,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146.32/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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