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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 325.22 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 325.22 and 79.95 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 325.22 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/325.22 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 325.22 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 26,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,000.94/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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