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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 327.63 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 327.63 and 96.72 is: 145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 327.63 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/327.63 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 327.63 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 31,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687.55/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.01

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