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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 323.11 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 323.11 and 134.11 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 323.11 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/323.11 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 323.11 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 43,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,331.14/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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