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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 323.51 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 323.51 and 93.84 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 323.51 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/323.51 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 323.51 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 30,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,357.71/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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