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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.23, 318.12 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.23, 318.12 and 109.41 is: 163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.23 : 318.12 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.23/318.12 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.23x = 318.12 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.23x = 34,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,803.92/212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.99

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