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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.20 and 96.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.20 and 96.55 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.20 = 96.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.20 = 96.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.20 × 96.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 30,722.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,722.21/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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