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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 322.85 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 322.85 and 105.54 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 322.85 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/322.85 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 322.85 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 34,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,072.64/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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