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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 323.73 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 323.73 and 100.19 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 323.73 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/323.73 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 323.73 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 32,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432.89/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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