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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 318.96 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 318.96 and 103.02 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 318.96 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/318.96 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 318.96 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 32,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,859.26/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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