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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.37 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.37 and 102.65 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.37 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.37 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.37 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 32,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,680.68/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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