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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 322.87 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 322.87 and 91.82 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 322.87 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/322.87 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 322.87 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 29,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,645.92/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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