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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.65, 325.10 and 86.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.65, 325.10 and 86.71 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.65 : 325.10 = 86.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.65/325.10 = 86.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.65x = 325.10 × 86.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.65x = 28,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.42/216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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