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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.88 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.88 and 87.64 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.88 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.88 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.88 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 28,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,384.84/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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