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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 323.19 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 323.19 and 112.73 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 323.19 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/323.19 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 323.19 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 36,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431.59/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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