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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 323.08 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 323.08 and 107.26 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 323.08 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/323.08 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 323.08 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 34,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,653.56/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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