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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.06 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.06 and 116.01 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.06 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.06 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.06 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 36,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,898.14/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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