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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 326.96 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 326.96 and 81.13 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 326.96 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/326.96 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 326.96 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 26,526.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526.26/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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