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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 325.62 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 325.62 and 93.66 is: 140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 325.62 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/325.62 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 325.62 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 30,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,497.57/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.53

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