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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 327.68 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 327.68 and 81.42 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 327.68 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/327.68 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 327.68 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 26,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679.71/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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