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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.52 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.52 and 86.75 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.52 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.52 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.52 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 27,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,978.18/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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