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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.26, 318.46 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.26, 318.46 and 96.69 is: 145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.26 : 318.46 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.26/318.46 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.26x = 318.46 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.26x = 30,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,791.90/212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.07

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