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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 298.07 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.99, 298.07 and 122.75 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 298.07 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/298.07 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 298.07 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 36,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,585.99/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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