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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 325.98 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 325.98 and 95.66 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 325.98 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/325.98 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 325.98 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 31,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,183.25/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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