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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 322.81 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 322.81 and 124.02 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 322.81 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/322.81 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 322.81 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 40,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,034.90/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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