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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 323.06 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 323.06 and 69.12 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 323.06 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/323.06 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 323.06 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 22,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329.56/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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