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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 322.87 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 322.87 and 124.17 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 322.87 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/322.87 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 322.87 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 40,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,090.77/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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