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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 322.14 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 322.14 and 112.20 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 322.14 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/322.14 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 322.14 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 36,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,144.11/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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