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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 325.22 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 325.22 and 101.45 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 325.22 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/325.22 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 325.22 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 32,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,993.87/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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