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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 322.66 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 322.66 and 93.31 is: 139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 322.66 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/322.66 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 322.66 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 30,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,107.40/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.94

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