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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 322.59 and 78.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 322.59 and 78.07 is: 117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 322.59 = 78.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/322.59 = 78.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 322.59 × 78.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 25,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184.69/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.13

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