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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.52 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.52 and 78.12 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.52 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.52 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.52 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 25,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194.87/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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