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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.56 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.56 and 85.16 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.56 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.56 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.56 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 27,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467.60/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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