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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.05, 318.23 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.05, 318.23 and 82.05 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.05 : 318.23 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.05/318.23 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.05x = 318.23 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.05x = 26,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110.77/212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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