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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 318.51 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 318.51 and 104.05 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 318.51 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/318.51 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 318.51 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 33,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140.97/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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