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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.25 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.25 and 104.07 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.25 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.25 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.25 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 33,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120.28/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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