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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.65 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.65 and 105.44 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.65 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.65 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.65 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 34,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,018.60/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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