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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.45 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.45 and 72.69 is: 109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.45 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.45 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.45 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 23,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656.96/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.04

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