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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.38 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.38 and 102.66 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.38 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.38 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.38 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 32,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684.89/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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