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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 323.96 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 323.96 and 86.06 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 323.96 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/323.96 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 323.96 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 27,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878.38/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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