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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 325.19 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 325.19 and 101.18 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 325.19 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/325.19 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 325.19 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 32,903.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,903.03/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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