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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.34 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.34 and 93.12 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.34 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.34 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.34 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 30,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015.84/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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