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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.23, 297.02 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.23, 297.02 and 116.99 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.23 : 297.02 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.23/297.02 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.23x = 297.02 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.23x = 34,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,746.30/215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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