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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 325.55 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 325.55 and 87.01 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 325.55 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/325.55 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 325.55 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 28,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326.11/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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