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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.11, 316.84 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.11, 316.84 and 101.55 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.11 : 316.84 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.11/316.84 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.11x = 316.84 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.11x = 32,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175.10/211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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