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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 318.04 and 103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 318.04 and 103.69 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 318.04 = 103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/318.04 = 103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 318.04 × 103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 32,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,976.51/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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