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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 322.62 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 322.62 and 93.32 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 322.62 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/322.62 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 322.62 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 30,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,105.29/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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