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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.52 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.52 and 107.52 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.52 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.52 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.52 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 34,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,784.87/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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