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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 324.14 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 324.14 and 87.81 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 324.14 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/324.14 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 324.14 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 28,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,462.29/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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