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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.43 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.43 and 80.03 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.43 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.43 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.43 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 26,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,042.14/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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