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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.03, 325.23 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.03, 325.23 and 101.19 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.03 : 325.23 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.03/325.23 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.03x = 325.23 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.03x = 32,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,910.02/217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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