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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 323.04 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 323.04 and 124.03 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 323.04 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/323.04 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 323.04 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 40,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,066.65/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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