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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 325.45 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 325.45 and 68.73 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 325.45 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/325.45 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 325.45 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 22,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367.04/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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