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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 318.52 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 318.52 and 96.70 is: 145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 318.52 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/318.52 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 318.52 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 30,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,801.04/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.10

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