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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.62 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.62 and 103.36 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.62 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.62 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.62 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 32,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,829.20/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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