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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 325.03 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 325.03 and 95.13 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 325.03 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/325.03 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 325.03 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 30,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,920.10/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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