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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 323.47 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 323.47 and 93.89 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 323.47 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/323.47 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 323.47 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 30,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,368.51/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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