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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.81, 323.56 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.81, 323.56 and 124.68 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.81 : 323.56 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.81/323.56 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.81x = 323.56 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.81x = 40,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,341.15/215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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