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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.04 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.04 and 96.70 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.04 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.04 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.04 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 30,754.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754.47/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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