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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.16, 325.62 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.16, 325.62 and 95.32 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.16 : 325.62 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.16/325.62 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.16x = 325.62 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.16x = 31,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,038.10/217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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