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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.71 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.71 and 88.92 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.71 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.71 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.71 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 28,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962.13/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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