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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 323.38 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 323.38 and 100.16 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 323.38 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/323.38 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 323.38 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 32,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,387.62/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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