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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.56 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.56 and 121.02 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.56 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.56 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.56 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 39,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,399.27/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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