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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 318.07 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 318.07 and 120.92 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 318.07 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/318.07 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 318.07 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 38,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,461.02/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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