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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 318.20 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 318.20 and 102.51 is: 153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 318.20 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/318.20 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 318.20 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 32,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618.17/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.67

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