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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.89, 325.34 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.89, 325.34 and 101.30 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.89 : 325.34 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.89/325.34 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.89x = 325.34 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.89x = 32,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,956.03/216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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