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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 295.65 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 295.65 and 135.55 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 295.65 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/295.65 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 295.65 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 40,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,075.57/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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