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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.29, 317.96 and 103.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.29, 317.96 and 103.85 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.29 : 317.96 = 103.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.29/317.96 = 103.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.29x = 317.96 × 103.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.29x = 33,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,020.15/212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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