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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 325.62 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 325.62 and 95.32 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 325.62 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/325.62 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 325.62 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 31,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036.47/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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