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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 323.11 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 323.11 and 67.14 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 323.11 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/323.11 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 323.11 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 21,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694.33/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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