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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 316.55 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 316.55 and 102.75 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 316.55 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/316.55 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 316.55 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 32,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525.51/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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