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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.90, 323.55 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.90, 323.55 and 87.50 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.90 : 323.55 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.90/323.55 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.90x = 323.55 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.90x = 28,310.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,310.63/215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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