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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 322.96 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 322.96 and 107.12 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 322.96 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/322.96 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 322.96 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 34,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,595.48/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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