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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 292.58 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 292.58 and 118.75 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 292.58 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/292.58 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 292.58 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 34,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744.21/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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