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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 323.52 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 323.52 and 107.42 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 323.52 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/323.52 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 323.52 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 34,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,750.90/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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