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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 322.85 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 322.85 and 99.68 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 322.85 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/322.85 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 322.85 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 32,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181.69/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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