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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 316.88 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 316.88 and 103.12 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 316.88 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/316.88 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 316.88 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 32,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,676.67/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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