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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 323.24 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 323.24 and 107.26 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 323.24 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/323.24 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 323.24 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 34,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,670.72/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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