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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 318.23 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 318.23 and 96.60 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 318.23 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/318.23 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 318.23 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 30,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,740.54/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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