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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.81, 325.26 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.81, 325.26 and 95.13 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.81 : 325.26 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.81/325.26 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.81x = 325.26 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.81x = 30,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,941.98/216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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