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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.90, 319.39 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.90, 319.39 and 103.28 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.90 : 319.39 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.90/319.39 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.90x = 319.39 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.90x = 32,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,987.14/212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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