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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.13, 322.69 and 70.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.13, 322.69 and 70.85 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.13 : 322.69 = 70.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.13/322.69 = 70.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.13x = 322.69 × 70.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.13x = 22,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862.59/215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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