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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 323.12 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 323.12 and 112.68 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 323.12 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/323.12 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 323.12 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 36,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,409.16/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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