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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 292.66 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 292.66 and 118.82 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 292.66 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/292.66 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 292.66 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 34,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,773.86/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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