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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.04 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.04 and 124.08 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.04 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.04 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.04 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 40,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082.80/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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