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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.38 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.38 and 106.79 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.38 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.38 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.38 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 34,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425.35/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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