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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 318.36 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 318.36 and 121.03 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 318.36 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/318.36 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 318.36 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 38,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531.11/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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