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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 292.79 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 292.79 and 118.91 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 292.79 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/292.79 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 292.79 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 34,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,815.66/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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