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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 316.85 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 316.85 and 102.71 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 316.85 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/316.85 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 316.85 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 32,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541.57/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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