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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 318.60 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 318.60 and 121.18 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 318.60 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/318.60 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 318.60 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 38,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,607.95/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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