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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.91, 325.13 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.91, 325.13 and 93.48 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.91 : 325.13 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.91/325.13 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.91x = 325.13 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.91x = 30,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,393.15/216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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