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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 318.22 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 318.22 and 121.09 is: 181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 318.22 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/318.22 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 318.22 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 38,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533.26/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.49

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