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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 296.72 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 296.72 and 132.14 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 296.72 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/296.72 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 296.72 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 39,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,208.58/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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