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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 317.08 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 317.08 and 103.11 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 317.08 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/317.08 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 317.08 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 32,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694.12/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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