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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 323.07 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 323.07 and 124.03 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 323.07 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/323.07 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 323.07 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 40,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,070.37/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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