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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 325.26 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 325.26 and 88.56 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 325.26 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/325.26 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 325.26 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 28,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,805.03/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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