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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 322.60 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 322.60 and 105.30 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 322.60 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/322.60 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 322.60 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 33,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970.80/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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