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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.90, 323.62 and 100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.90, 323.62 and 100.21 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.90 : 323.62 = 100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.90/323.62 = 100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.90x = 323.62 × 100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.90x = 32,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,429.96/215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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