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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.03, 317.82 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.03, 317.82 and 102.18 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.03 : 317.82 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.03/317.82 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.03x = 317.82 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.03x = 32,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474.85/212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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