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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 323.53 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 323.53 and 71.51 is: 107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 323.53 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/323.53 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 323.53 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 23,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,135.63/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.26

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