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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 324.02 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 324.02 and 94.32 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 324.02 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/324.02 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 324.02 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 30,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561.80/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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