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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.86, 295.13 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.86, 295.13 and 115.62 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.86 : 295.13 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.86/295.13 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.86x = 295.13 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.86x = 34,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,121.91/213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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