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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 323.70 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 323.70 and 107.51 is: 161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 323.70 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/323.70 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 323.70 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 34,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,800.99/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.15

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