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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 323.10 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 323.10 and 71.14 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 323.10 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/323.10 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 323.10 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 22,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,985.33/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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