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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 323.60 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 323.60 and 94.05 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 323.60 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/323.60 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 323.60 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 30,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,434.11/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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