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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 327.13 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 327.13 and 71.85 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 327.13 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/327.13 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 327.13 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 23,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504.29/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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