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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.98, 323.80 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.98, 323.80 and 85.87 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.98 : 323.80 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.98/323.80 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.98x = 323.80 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.98x = 27,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,804.71/215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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