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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 318.10 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 318.10 and 82.05 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 318.10 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/318.10 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 318.10 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 26,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098.10/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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