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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 323.97 and 100.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 323.97 and 100.39 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 323.97 = 100.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/323.97 = 100.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 323.97 × 100.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 32,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,523.35/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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