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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 297.23 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 297.23 and 122.12 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 297.23 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/297.23 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 297.23 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 36,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,297.73/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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