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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.07, 317.91 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.07, 317.91 and 109.12 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.07 : 317.91 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.07/317.91 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.07x = 317.91 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.07x = 34,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,690.83/212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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