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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.80 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.80 and 107.02 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.80 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.80 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.80 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 34,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,546.06/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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