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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 296.90 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 296.90 and 116.90 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 296.90 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/296.90 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 296.90 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 34,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,708.64/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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