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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.16, 325.68 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.16, 325.68 and 95.39 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.16 : 325.68 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.16/325.68 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.16x = 325.68 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.16x = 31,064.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,064.99/217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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