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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.11, 322.70 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.11, 322.70 and 78.12 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.11 : 322.70 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.11/322.70 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.11x = 322.70 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.11x = 25,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,209.32/215.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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