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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.90, 323.86 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.90, 323.86 and 113.04 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.90 : 323.86 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.90/323.86 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.90x = 323.86 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.90x = 36,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,609.13/215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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