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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.30 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.30 and 106.75 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.30 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.30 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.30 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 34,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405.53/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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