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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 323.37 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 323.37 and 71.26 is: 106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 323.37 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/323.37 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 323.37 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 23,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,043.35/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.90

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