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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.14, 318.23 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.14, 318.23 and 82.16 is: 123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.14 : 318.23 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.14/318.23 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.14x = 318.23 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.14x = 26,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147.53/212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.26

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