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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.83, 319.11 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.83, 319.11 and 103.09 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.83 : 319.11 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.83/319.11 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.83x = 319.11 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.83x = 32,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,897.05/212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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