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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 322.54 and 70.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 322.54 and 70.75 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 322.54 = 70.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/322.54 = 70.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 322.54 × 70.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 22,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,819.71/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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