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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.38 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.38 and 123.68 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.38 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.38 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.38 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 39,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,871.96/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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