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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 319.02 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 319.02 and 102.96 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 319.02 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/319.02 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 319.02 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 32,846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,846.30/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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