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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.55 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.55 and 95.22 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.55 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.55 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.55 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 30,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999.11/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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