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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 322.61 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 322.61 and 99.54 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 322.61 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/322.61 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 322.61 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 32,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,112.60/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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