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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 297.95 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 297.95 and 122.68 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 297.95 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/297.95 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 297.95 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 36,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,550.40/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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