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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 322.70 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 322.70 and 66.87 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 322.70 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/322.70 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 322.70 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 21,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578.61/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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