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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 319.07 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 319.07 and 103.08 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 319.07 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/319.07 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 319.07 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 32,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889.99/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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