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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.13, 324.06 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.13, 324.06 and 120.01 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.13 : 324.06 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.13/324.06 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.13x = 324.06 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.13x = 38,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,890.44/216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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