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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 322.38 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 322.38 and 106.83 is: 160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 322.38 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/322.38 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 322.38 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 34,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,439.86/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.11

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