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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 295.08 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 295.08 and 136.16 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 295.08 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/295.08 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 295.08 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 40,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,178.09/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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