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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 323.57 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 323.57 and 87.56 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 323.57 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/323.57 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 323.57 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 28,330.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,330.39/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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