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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 323.53 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 323.53 and 107.49 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 323.53 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/323.53 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 323.53 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 34,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,775.16/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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