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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 318.02 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 318.02 and 88.59 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 318.02 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/318.02 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 318.02 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 28,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,174.41/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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