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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 327.66 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 327.66 and 96.54 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 327.66 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/327.66 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 327.66 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 31,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,632.30/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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