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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.35, 297.11 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.35, 297.11 and 122.09 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.35 : 297.11 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.35/297.11 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.35x = 297.11 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.35x = 36,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,272.98/215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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