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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 323.37 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 323.37 and 112.86 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 323.37 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/323.37 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 323.37 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 36,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,495.54/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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