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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.68 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.68 and 105.48 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.68 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.68 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.68 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 34,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,036.68/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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