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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 322.94 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 322.94 and 124.13 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 322.94 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/322.94 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 322.94 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 40,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,087.66/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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