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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.21 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.21 and 107.26 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.21 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.21 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.21 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 34,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,882.02/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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