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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 322.53 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 322.53 and 93.32 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 322.53 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/322.53 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 322.53 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 30,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,096.89/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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