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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 322.56 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 322.56 and 123.80 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 322.56 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/322.56 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 322.56 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 39,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,931.32/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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