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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.17 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.17 and 102.41 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.17 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.17 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.17 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 32,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583.65/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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