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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.55, 318.72 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.55, 318.72 and 102.99 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.55 : 318.72 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.55/318.72 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.55x = 318.72 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.55x = 32,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,824.18/212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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