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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 318.45 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 318.45 and 95.21 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 318.45 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/318.45 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 318.45 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 30,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319.62/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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