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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 323.92 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 323.92 and 108.04 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 323.92 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/323.92 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 323.92 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 34,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996.32/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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