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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 316.23 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 316.23 and 120.11 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 316.23 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/316.23 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 316.23 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 37,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982.39/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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