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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 323.02 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 323.02 and 112.76 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 323.02 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/323.02 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 323.02 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 36,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423.74/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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