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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.60 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.60 and 87.18 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.60 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.60 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.60 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 28,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,385.81/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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