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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.26 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.26 and 105.76 is: 158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.26 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.26 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.26 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 34,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187.98/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.67

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