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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 317.70 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 317.70 and 103.68 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 317.70 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/317.70 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 317.70 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 32,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,939.14/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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