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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 323.86 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 323.86 and 106.22 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 323.86 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/323.86 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 323.86 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 34,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,398.79/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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