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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 322.68 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 322.68 and 106.78 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 322.68 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/322.68 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 322.68 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 34,455.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455.77/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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