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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 324.72 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 324.72 and 124.91 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 324.72 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/324.72 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 324.72 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 40,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,560.37/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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