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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 318.07 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 318.07 and 104.12 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 318.07 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/318.07 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 318.07 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 33,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115.34/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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