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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 323.89 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 323.89 and 100.29 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 323.89 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/323.89 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 323.89 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 32,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,483.47/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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