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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316.40 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316.40 and 81.05 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316.40 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316.40 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316.40 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 25,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,642.23/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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