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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 318.21 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 318.21 and 82.10 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 318.21 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/318.21 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 318.21 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 26,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,123.45/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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