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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 323.07 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 323.07 and 124.02 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 323.07 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/323.07 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 323.07 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 40,064.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,064.91/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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