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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.77, 323.53 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.77, 323.53 and 106.05 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.77 : 323.53 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.77/323.53 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.77x = 323.53 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.77x = 34,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310.36/215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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