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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.07, 325.59 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.07, 325.59 and 95.24 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.07 : 325.59 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.07/325.59 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.07x = 325.59 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.07x = 31,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,009.08/217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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