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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 323.55 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 323.55 and 100.07 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 323.55 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/323.55 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 323.55 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 32,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,377.90/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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