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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 329.18 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 329.18 and 89.51 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 329.18 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/329.18 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 329.18 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 29,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,462.81/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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