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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.10, 327.32 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.10, 327.32 and 89.94 is: 134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.10 : 327.32 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.10/327.32 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.10x = 327.32 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.10x = 29,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,437.75/218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.98

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