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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.95, 326.79 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.95, 326.79 and 96.12 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.95 : 326.79 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.95/326.79 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.95x = 326.79 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.95x = 31,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,411.05/217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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