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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 322.29 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 322.29 and 106.73 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 322.29 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/322.29 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 322.29 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 34,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,398.01/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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