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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.52 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.52 and 102.03 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.52 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.52 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.52 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 32,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,396.57/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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