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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.67, 323.39 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.67, 323.39 and 100.01 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 323.39 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/323.39 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 323.39 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 32,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342.23/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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