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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 323.12 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 323.12 and 112.66 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 323.12 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/323.12 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 323.12 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 36,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,402.17/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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