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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 323.98 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 323.98 and 124.92 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 323.98 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/323.98 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 323.98 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 40,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,471.58/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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