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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 323.36 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 323.36 and 92.08 is: 138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 323.36 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/323.36 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 323.36 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 29,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775.28/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.18

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