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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.90, 319.28 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.90, 319.28 and 103.14 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.90 : 319.28 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.90/319.28 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.90x = 319.28 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.90x = 32,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,930.02/212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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