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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 322.62 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 322.62 and 124.13 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 322.62 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/322.62 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 322.62 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 40,045.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,045.21/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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