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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 316.32 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 316.32 and 108.14 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 316.32 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/316.32 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 316.32 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 34,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206.80/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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