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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 323.53 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 323.53 and 107.39 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 323.53 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/323.53 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 323.53 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 34,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,742.00/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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