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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.54, 297.62 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.54, 297.62 and 136.99 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.54 : 297.62 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.54/297.62 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.54x = 297.62 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.54x = 40,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,770.78/215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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