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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 323.54 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 323.54 and 78.75 is: 118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 323.54 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/323.54 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 323.54 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 25,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478.38/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.10

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