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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 319.08 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 319.08 and 103.21 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 319.08 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/319.08 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 319.08 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 32,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,932.25/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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