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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.04, 325.67 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.04, 325.67 and 87.12 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.04 : 325.67 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.04/325.67 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.04x = 325.67 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.04x = 28,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,371.93/217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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