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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.34, 325.85 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.34, 325.85 and 89.10 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.34 : 325.85 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.34/325.85 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.34x = 325.85 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.34x = 29,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,033.24/217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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