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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 325.59 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 325.59 and 95.29 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 325.59 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/325.59 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 325.59 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 31,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024.66/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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