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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 327.12 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 327.12 and 89.68 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 327.12 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/327.12 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 327.12 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 29,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,336.12/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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