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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 323.96 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 323.96 and 102.16 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 323.96 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/323.96 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 323.96 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 33,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,095.75/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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