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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.60 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.60 and 71.45 is: 107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.60 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.60 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.60 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 23,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,119.24/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.15

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