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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 322.70 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 322.70 and 78.13 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 322.70 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/322.70 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 322.70 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 25,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.55/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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