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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.72 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.72 and 107.56 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.72 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.72 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.72 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 34,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,819.32/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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