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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 325.14 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 325.14 and 99.54 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 325.14 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/325.14 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 325.14 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 32,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,364.81/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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