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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.86, 319.20 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.86, 319.20 and 103.12 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.86 : 319.20 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.86/319.20 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.86x = 319.20 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.86x = 32,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,915.90/212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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