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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 323.16 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 323.16 and 93.69 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 323.16 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/323.16 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 323.16 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 30,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276.86/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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