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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.38 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.38 and 124.06 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.38 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.38 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.38 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 40,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,118.52/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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