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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.67, 323.57 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.67, 323.57 and 124.45 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 323.57 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/323.57 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 323.57 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 40,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268.29/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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