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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.61 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.61 and 78.06 is: 117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.61 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.61 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.61 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 25,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183.76/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.12

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