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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 317.25 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 317.25 and 95.99 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 317.25 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/317.25 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 317.25 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 30,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451.24/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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