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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.09, 316.62 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.09, 316.62 and 81.04 is: 121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.09 : 316.62 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.09/316.62 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.09x = 316.62 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.09x = 25,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,658.88/211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.55

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