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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 317.02 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 317.02 and 107.12 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 317.02 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/317.02 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 317.02 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 33,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,959.18/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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