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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.13 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.13 and 71.16 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.13 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.13 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.13 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 22,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,993.93/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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