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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 297.12 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 297.12 and 122.07 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 297.12 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/297.12 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 297.12 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 36,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,269.44/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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