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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.09 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.09 and 103.98 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.09 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.09 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.09 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 33,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,075.00/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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