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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.71, 323.61 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.71, 323.61 and 107.56 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.71 : 323.61 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.71/323.61 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.71x = 323.61 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.71x = 34,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,807.49/215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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