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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.09, 327.14 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.09, 327.14 and 81.14 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.09 : 327.14 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.09/327.14 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.09x = 327.14 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.09x = 26,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542.50/218.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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