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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.35, 318.37 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.35, 318.37 and 109.56 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.35 : 318.37 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.35/318.37 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.35x = 318.37 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.35x = 34,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,880.62/212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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