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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.59 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.59 and 95.23 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.59 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.59 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.59 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 31,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,005.94/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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