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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.15, 318.53 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.15, 318.53 and 109.51 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.15 : 318.53 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.15/318.53 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.15x = 318.53 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.15x = 34,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,880.08/212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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