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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.72 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.72 and 103.56 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.72 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.72 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.72 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 32,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,903.08/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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