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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 322.71 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 322.71 and 93.37 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 322.71 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/322.71 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 322.71 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 30,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,131.43/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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