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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.37 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.37 and 93.87 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.37 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.37 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.37 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 30,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,354.74/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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