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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 475.81 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 475.81 and 100.71 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 475.81 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/475.81 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 475.81 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 47,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918.57/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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