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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 325.98 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 325.98 and 89.07 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 325.98 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/325.98 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 325.98 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 29,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,035.04/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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