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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 326.96 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 326.96 and 89.75 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 326.96 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/326.96 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 326.96 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 29,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,344.21/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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