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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.83 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.83 and 105.51 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.83 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.83 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.83 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 34,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,062.07/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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