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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.45 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.45 and 93.83 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.45 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.45 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.45 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 30,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,347.23/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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