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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 325.10 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 325.10 and 94.91 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 325.10 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/325.10 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 325.10 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 30,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,853.14/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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