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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 297.93 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 297.93 and 122.66 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 297.93 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/297.93 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 297.93 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 36,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.09/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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