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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 323.79 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 323.79 and 87.62 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 323.79 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/323.79 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 323.79 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 28,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,370.48/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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