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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.85 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.85 and 71.01 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.85 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.85 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.85 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 22,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923.61/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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