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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 316.68 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 316.68 and 101.41 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 316.68 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/316.68 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 316.68 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 32,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,114.52/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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