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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.56 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.56 and 106.76 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.56 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.56 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.56 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 34,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,436.51/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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