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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.23, 322.78 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.23, 322.78 and 106.99 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.23 : 322.78 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.23/322.78 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.23x = 322.78 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.23x = 34,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534.23/215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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