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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.89, 323.61 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.89, 323.61 and 92.45 is: 138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.89 : 323.61 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.89/323.61 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.89x = 323.61 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.89x = 29,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,918.79/215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.58

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