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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 318.56 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 318.56 and 103.97 is: 155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 318.56 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/318.56 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 318.56 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 33,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,118.57/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.99

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