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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 322.53 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 322.53 and 123.66 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 322.53 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/322.53 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 322.53 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 39,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,881.83/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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