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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.60 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.60 and 106.12 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.60 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.60 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.60 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 34,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,340.43/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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