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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 322.59 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 322.59 and 112.39 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 322.59 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/322.59 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 322.59 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 36,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,255.49/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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