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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.09, 325.54 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.09, 325.54 and 80.11 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.09 : 325.54 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.09/325.54 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.09x = 325.54 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.09x = 26,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079.01/217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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