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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 323.61 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 323.61 and 124.67 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 323.61 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/323.61 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 323.61 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 40,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,344.46/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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