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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.96 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.96 and 124.76 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.96 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.96 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.96 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 40,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,415.01/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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