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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 323.11 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 323.11 and 112.63 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 323.11 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/323.11 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 323.11 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 36,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,391.88/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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