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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 313.86 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 313.86 and 101.12 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 313.86 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/313.86 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 313.86 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 31,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,737.52/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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