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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 322.78 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 322.78 and 101.16 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 322.78 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/322.78 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 322.78 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 32,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,652.42/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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