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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 295.95 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 295.95 and 131.66 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 295.95 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/295.95 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 295.95 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 38,964.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,964.78/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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