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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 322.89 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 322.89 and 112.56 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 322.89 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/322.89 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 322.89 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 36,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,344.50/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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