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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316.71 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316.71 and 102.87 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316.71 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316.71 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316.71 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 32,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579.96/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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