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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 322.95 and 91.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 322.95 and 91.93 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 322.95 = 91.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/322.95 = 91.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 322.95 × 91.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 29,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,688.42/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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