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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.15 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.15 and 95.05 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.15 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.15 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.15 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 30,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,905.51/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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