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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 322.64 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 322.64 and 99.55 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 322.64 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/322.64 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 322.64 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 32,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,118.81/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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