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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 316.53 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 316.53 and 102.87 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 316.53 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/316.53 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 316.53 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 32,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561.44/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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