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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 323.10 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 323.10 and 71.10 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 323.10 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/323.10 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 323.10 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 22,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,972.41/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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