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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.26, 318.23 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.26, 318.23 and 104.12 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.26 : 318.23 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.26/318.23 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.26x = 318.23 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.26x = 33,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134.37/212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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