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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 316.31 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 316.31 and 101.32 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 316.31 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/316.31 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 316.31 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 32,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047.23/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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