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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 325.56 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 325.56 and 87.13 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 325.56 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/325.56 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 325.56 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 28,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364.42/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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