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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 316.54 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 316.54 and 81.09 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 316.54 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/316.54 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 316.54 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 25,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,667.82/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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