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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 322.59 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 322.59 and 105.32 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 322.59 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/322.59 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 322.59 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 33,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975.18/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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