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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.74 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.74 and 105.46 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.74 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.74 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.74 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 34,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,036.16/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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