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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 317.12 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 317.12 and 103.23 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 317.12 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/317.12 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 317.12 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 32,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,735.78/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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