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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 295.02 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 295.02 and 115.54 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 295.02 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/295.02 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 295.02 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 34,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,087.32/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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