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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 326.90 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 326.90 and 81.06 is: 121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 326.90 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/326.90 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 326.90 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 26,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,498.51/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.51

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