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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.25 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.25 and 85.56 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.25 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.25 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.25 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 27,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,657.56/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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