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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.60, 325.96 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.60, 325.96 and 101.89 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.60 : 325.96 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.60/325.96 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.60x = 325.96 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.60x = 33,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,212.06/217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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