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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.53 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.53 and 101.66 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.53 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.53 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.53 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 32,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,890.06/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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