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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 323.23 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 323.23 and 107.25 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 323.23 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/323.23 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 323.23 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 34,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,666.42/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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