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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.49 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.49 and 95.23 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.49 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.49 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.49 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 30,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,996.41/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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