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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 323.62 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 323.62 and 107.66 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 323.62 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/323.62 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 323.62 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 34,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,840.93/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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