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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 297.23 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 297.23 and 122.15 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 297.23 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/297.23 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 297.23 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 36,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,306.64/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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